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Course Criteria
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3.00 Credits
The scientific study of learning over the last one hundred years has produced a sizable body of laws and principles describing how these processes work. This course investigates the ways in which organisms (human and non-human) change their behavior as a result of experience. The course provides the behaviorist perspective on such changes and therefore focuses on respondent and operant conditioning. Prereq: PSY 201, three additional hours in Psychology. Sp
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3.00 Credits
This course takes an indepth look at physical, cognitive, and social-emotional development and the inter-relationships of each from conception to adolescence. Topics such as the effects of heredity as well as pre and post-natal environments on growth will be examined in the context of current and classical research in the field. Emphasis will be placed on recent advances in the understanding of forces affecting adaptive and maladaptive development. Prereq: PSY 201. F
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A survey of clinical psychology that considers types of problems, diagnostic instruments, clinical orientations, ethics, and the professional role of the clinical psychologist. Students learn to describe and differentiate among psychodynamic, behavioral, cognitive, humanistic, family and group approaches to treatment. Discussions, demonstrations, and supervised laboratory experiences provide opportunities to relate theoretical knowledge to interviewing, establishing rapport, and basic record-keeping. Prereq: PSY 201 and either PSY 322 or PSY 462, or permission of instructor.
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3.00 Credits
This course involves an in-depth study of adulthood and aging by examining the major theories, research, and issues of psychological development. Topics covered will include personality, cognitive functioning, interpersonal relationships, mental and physical health, and sociocultural context. Prereq: PSY 201. Sp
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3.00 Credits
Examination of psychological principles applied to personnel decision-making including job analysis, performance appraisal, training, and engineering psychology. Emphasis on the selection (hiring) process, including criterion development, standardized tests, simulation, interviews, selection battery validation, adverse impact, and test fairness. Prereq: PSY 201 and any course in statistics or research methodology. F
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Investigation of the psychological and physiological determinates of gender differences and similarities in behavior with emphasis on development of sex-role identity, interpersonal interactions, achievement and affiliation behavior, sex-typed behavior, socialization and personality perspectives. Prereq: Six hours in psychology or permission of instructor. Sp
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3.00 Credits
The study of behavior as influenced by the nervous system. Physiological mechanisms that underlie behaviors such as sensory and motor processes, motivation, emotion, learning, and behavior pathology are emphasized. Biological background is helpful but not required. Prereq: PSY 201. F
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3.00 Credits
Devoted to the study of psychological topics not currently part of the curricular offerings. Topics change with the interests of students and faculty. Students may repeat the course as the topics change. Prereq: PSY 201 and approval of instructor.
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3.00 Credits
The study of how the human mind processes information. Topics include models of memory, categorization, concept formation, creativity, and imagery with emphasis on language comprehension and problem solving. Prereq: PSY 201 plus nine additional hours in psychology. Sp
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Critical evaluation and comparison of major personality theories. Includes coverage of key issues in personality research such as person perception and cross-situational consistency. Prereq: PSY 201 and nine additional hours in psychology. Sp
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